As You Like It, Regent's Park Open Air TheatreAs You Like It, Regent's Park Open Air TheatreLucy Brooks

All the world's a stage, but usually you have to sit inside a theatre to watch a play. But this summer, Shakespeare's pastoral comedy As You Like It will be brought to life in the middle of Regent's Park, on stage at the Open Air Theatre.

With a love-story that takes us through the mystical forest of Arden, pus some spirited gender-swapping and comedic mistaken identities, As You Like It is a natural choice for a balmy summer evening (The Globe had the same idea and will also stage As You Like It this year).

Director Max Webster, who brought a sense of magic and fun to The Old Vic's productions of The Lorax and Cover My Tracks, leads what is promised to a 'warm and open-hearted' production featuring new music from former frontman of folk pop band Noah and The Wale, Charlie Fink.

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Picnics at the Open Air Theatre

Turn up early and dine alfresco before the open air performance. There's a BBQ serving up juicy burgers come rain or shine. You're welcome to bring you own picnic to graze on pre-show. Or splash out and pre-order one of the theatre's Luxury Hampers, which come with champagne, delicacies including a cheese board and cured meat platter, and warming tea and coffee in the interval.